Candice A. Kindred, age 64, of Centralia died Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was a faithful member of Zion United Church of Christ, where she was the church secretary for almost 25 years. Until her death, she worked as a tenant case worker for the Marion County Housing Authority. Her co-workers were like a second family and helped support her through her illness. She was also an active Mary Kay consultant, and until she became ill she worked with the Family Success Program at Kaskaskia College. She was loved by everyone who crossed paths with her. She had a great spirit and an energetic attitude toward life, always looking for the silver lining or lesson to learn. Candice had an affinity for children; playing "fairy godmother" to the many children in her life was her greatest joy. She loved her family and friends dearly, and loved spending time with them. Candice was a beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed dearly.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday June 22, at 2:00 pm at Zion United Church of Christ in Central City with Pastor Lou Fluck officiating. Memorials may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ building fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.   Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Candice Kindred is survived by her mother - Norma Simmons of Centralia; her daughter - Miriam Kindred and fiancé Mark Bylsma of St. Charles, Mo.; one grandson - Chris Bylsma; one brother - Mark Simmons and wife Martha (Faught) of Mt. Vernon; one sister - Karin Manning of Springfield; one sister-in-law - Marilyn and husband Bill Simmons of Congerville; five nieces and nephews - Caitlin Darling and husband Mike of Springfield, Ben Manning of Chicago, Sheila Pickens and husband Brad of Paxton, Jeff Simmons of Mt. Vernon, and Laura Treber and husband Mike of Carlock; six great-nieces and great-nephews - Liam, Olivia, Vivien, Sydney, Wyatt, and Madison; and a cousin, Tom Simmons and wife Linda of Centralia; as well as many other close family and friends.

Candice Kindred was born Feb. 9, 1949, in Centralia, the daughter of Dean and Norma (Dueker) Simmons.  She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Simmons.

Hazel (Barker) Loomis, age 103 of Minnetonka, Minnesota, and formerly of Salem, died Saturday, May 25th, 2013 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.  She was a farmer's wife and homemaker and lived northwest of Salem.  Hazel was a charter member of the Marion County Extension Group, attended Hoots chapel Church where she taught Sunday school and often played the piano and in later years attended the First Christian Church in Salem.  She helped with the farm work, tended a large garden, quilted, and baked the best pie crust in the county. Hazel was an avid reader and known for her excellent memory. She became a genealogy expert for the Loomis and Donoho clans.  Her retirement years were spent living with her children: daughter Phyllis Majesky in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania and Edwin and wife Jan Loomis in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  

Funeral services for Hazel Loomis will be held at ten Saturday morning at the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem, with Ministers Ray Brown and Phil Martin officiating.  Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem.  Visitation will be  held from six to eight on Friday, June 21st.  Memorials may be made in her honor to the First Christian Church in Salem or the Old Donoho Prairie Cemetery Fund and will be received by the Rogers-Atkins Funeral Home in Salem.  

Survivors include her children:  daughter - Phyllis Majesky in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania; son - Edwin and wife Jan Loomis of Minnetonka, Minnesota, five grandchildren - Richard and wife Lisa Majesky of Upper St. Clair, Margaret Majesky of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, Sara and husband Anthony Ofstead of Hugo, Minnesota, Joel and wife Leah Loomis of Salt Lake City, Utah, Rachel and husband Sam Sturgis of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, five great grandchildren - Scott, Christopher, and Karina Majesky of Upper St. Clair, and Hazel and Chandler Sturgis of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.  

Hazel Loomis was born on November 18th, 1909 to Maude (Donoho) and William Barker near Divide in Jefferson County.  Both preceded her in death. She married her late husband Earl in 1928.   He preceded her in death in 1990.  She was also preceded in death by her sisters - Lois Hawkins, Pearl Larson, and Myrtle Miller.    

James R. Harriman, age 84, of Centralia passed away Monday June 17th, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.  

Funeral arrangements for James Harriman are pending at the Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval.

Sherri Teitsort, age 52, of Centralia, IL passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, June 16th, 2013 at her home in Centralia.   

Funeral arrangements for Sherri Teitsort are pending at Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia, where friends may inquire for additional information. 

Charline Adams, age 78, of Centralia, passed away at 6:56 pm on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center.   Charline was the owner of Charline's Beauty Shop in Centralia for 35 years until her retirement in1987. Charline's greatest joy was taking care of children in her home and accompanying her husband Gene for revivals and gospel music concerts. Charline was very active in their home church New Destiny Church of God in Centralia. She was the past president of the Ladies Ministries. She was active in helping the elderly in their homes. She help to feed those in need and delivered clothes and coats to those in need. Charline traveled with her husband Gene in the evangelistic ministry conducting revivals,camp meetings. They were guest speakers in many of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International dinner meetings and Women's Aglow dinner meetings.Their ministry was known as G/A Evangelistic Ministries. 

Funeral service for Charline Adams will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Irvin Funeral Home with Rev Larry Morse officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park Mausoleum.  Friends may call on Thursday morning after 10 at the funeral home.  For those who wish, memorials may be made to the New Destiny Church Of God, and will be accepted at the Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia, who is in charge of arrangements. Please visit irvinfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband - Gene Adams; sister- Estell Smith and husband Glenn of Springfield, Il along with several nieces & nephews

Charline Adams was born on June 16, 1934 in Waltonville, Illinois the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Schultz) Robinson. Charline married Gene Adams on September 12, 1953 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son- Ronald Gene Adams and 3 brothers- Richard Robinson, Voris Robinson, and Jackie Robinson.